At NACDS LIVE, NACDS members’ dedicated teams and strong retailer-supplier partnerships were hailed as key to living up to the industry’s purpose at a critical time.
Pharmacy group, patient-centered organization release 60-second video featuring mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging Americans that it is not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.
“NACDS warmly and enthusiastically congratulates the Honorable Xavier Becerra on his selection as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Rochelle Walensky on her selection as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process.
NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”
New legislation allows pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests for COVID-19; permits pharmacy technicians to conduct remote data entry.
Following the Administrative Law Judge's decision, NACDS, the Washington State Pharmacy Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to bring to an end Washington State’s flawed pharmacy reimbursement plan.
The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement about national and regional chain pharmacies’ and independent pharmacies’ role in increasing access to future COVID-19 vaccinations:
